Teeth
in an hour

State of the Art Instant
Function Implant Technology

Immediate
load dental implant technology has been available for a few years
now and has become extablished as an extremely popular procedure with
dental practices that offer leading edge technologies. We have been performing
immediate load implants since it's inception.

Old Problems - New Solutions
with Nobel Biocare

Immediate load or same day implants
have been the procedure of choice by discriminating patients who seek near
perfection in the replacement of teeth that assures optimal dental function
and a natural appearing cosmetic result.

Becoming a candidate for same-day-implants requires however
optimal bone structures of the maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw).
When bone structures are ample, the implant devices integrate extremely
well, offering the long term endurance that is unsurpassed by other procedures.

Generally speaking, younger patients tend to have better bone structures
than older patients since older patients may have greater incidence of being
toothless in certain cases or have other dental heatlh issues that compromise
the integrity of the bone material.

A popular treatment for deficient or inadequate bone structures is the use
of bone grafts. This procedure nonetheless
can forestall the final placement of implants because integration must take
place between old bone and the newer bone graft material. The graft material
itself may be natural or synthetic, each having different properties that
best suit a particular patient need.

Unfortunately, bone
grafts can fail for a variety of reasons that are impossible to predict.
In some instances, bone grafting is sometimes sought as a procedure of
"hope" by patients. Some succeed while others fail.

It is
now possible to have dental implants and new, fully functioning
teeth in just one session.

Traditionally,
the implant procedure required at least two steps.

The first step involves
placing the implant, which was left from three to six months to
heal and integrate with the jawbone. During the healing period,
the patient was given a temporary prosthesis until the permanent
crown could be placed.

But now, because of advances
in modern dentistry, it is possible to have the implant placed in
one whole piece in one single session. Ther new method simplifies
the procedure significantly for patients. The key is computer-assisted
precise placement of the implants. When the dental implant fits
the surgical site precisely, there is no need to wait for bone to
grow in to fill the discrepancies.

Nobel Biocare 'Teeth-In-An-hour'
System

In
conjunction with Nobel Biocare we are proud to be amongst the very
first to be able to offer the revolutionary 'Teeth-In-An-Hour' implant
system, drastically reducing the time taken to complete the once
lengthy implant process.

The
Teeth-in-an-hour™ system is a solution made
possible by the ProceraŽ Crown System, whereby precise crowns are
computer manufactured from scans of the patients jaw, and by the patented
TiUniteŽ implant technology where implant to bone fusion is greatly
speeded up due to the special surface qualities of the TiUniteŽ implant.

In the Teeth-in-an-Hour system the custom fabricated precision drill
guide and pre-manufactured crown and bridgework, based on CT images
and virtual planning, can be made before surgery. The major decisions
of the treatment are completed during the planning stage. The execution
of the implant placement that follows is performed with minimal surgical
intervention.

The result is that the patient leaves the chair with teeth in place
after a short and non-traumatic surgery with a minimum of post-operative
reactions. This new modality provides enhanced patient satisfaction
and simplifies the work of the treatment team.

Implant Placement Comparison

Following is a comparison
of conventional versus Teeth-In-A-Hour implant placing techniques.
It is assumed that no additional preparation such as extractions or
bone-grafting is required which in both cases would require an additional
preliminary visit.

Conventional
Implants

Nobel
Guide Teeth-In-An-hour

Implant
Placing Time

1
session

1
session

Healing
Time

3
- 4 months

1
- 2 weeks

Time
Till Implants can be Loaded

3
- 4 months

Immediate

Visits
Required

2

2

Visits
that require surgical intervention

2

1

Total
Treatment Time

2
- 3 months

2
weeks

Crown/Bridge
Fitting Time

5
- 10 days

1
session

The Procedure
Explained

Initial Assessment and CT
Scan

After an initial assessment to ensure the client is suitable for the
Teeth-In-A-Hour process a CT scan is ordered. The CT scan produces
a 3d image which is loaded into special software back at the clinic.

The Planning Stage

The 3-D visualizations aquired from the CT scans coupled with special
software allows implants to be placed with a level of precision that
was unattainable several years ago. In addition, the surgical procedures
can often be accomplished in a much more conservative procedure which
involves greatly reduced discomfort, less treatment time and a more
accurate final outcome. Importantly the implants are positioned in such
a way as to enhance the structural quality of all implants when working
together.

The Branemark Guide

After
the planning stage is complete the results are transmitted directly
to Nobel Biocare in Sweden where a precise drill guide to be used
in the implant placing surgery is manufactured together with the crown
and bridge work that will be attached immediately to the implants.

Implant Placing

The
precise computer manufactured guide is delivered back to the clinic,
usually within 2 weeks, together with the base crown and bridge work.
The crowns and bridge work are completed by local technicians to provide
an aesthetically pleasing result matched, if necessary, to the patients
teeth shade and shape.

The implant placing procedure can be completed with a minimum of surgical
intervention and in far less time than conventional implant placing.
What really sets this procedure apart is that in most cases the final
crown and bridgework can be attached to the implants immediately after
surgery. In a few cases, especially where only front crowns are required,
final temporaries are fitted.

Time Required

In most cases the following
time should be allowed to complete the procedure:

First Visit: 2 days to completed the initial assessment
and CT scansSecond Visit: 3 days, 2 weeks after the first visit,
for final surgery, crown and bridgework fitting and post-op check-up.

We can usually
complete the treatment in 3 weeks for our international patients.

Who
is a candidate for Teeth-In-An-Hour?

Dental health, number
of teeth involved and type of teeth to be replaced will determine
whether the patient is a candidate for the one-hour implant system.

Good bone quality is
an essential in any implant case but especially with the Teeth-In-A-Hour
process. Specifically the dentist will look for any signs of infection
and recent extractions. Any extractions must be completed at least
2 months prior and any bone-grafting, used to enhance bone quality,
should be fully integrated at the time of surgery.

Teeth-In-An-Hour most
dramatically benefits patients whose teeth are loose and unsightly,
but because of fear have neglected dental treatment. These patients
enjoy the removal of decay and bacteria from their mouths as well
as the joy of new self-esteem.

Other candidates include
patients who have struggled with wearing dentures, patient who
have suffered bone loss through periodontal disease, those with
congenitally missing teeth, or those who lost teeth in a traumatic
accident.

Whether replacing a
single missing tooth or a complete arch, our professional team
takes pride in providing all patients with a healthy, vibrant,
and gratifying smile.

Dr. Anshu will provide you with the objective details and available treatment
options you can have and need for making an informed decision about which
combinations of advanced tooth replacement technologies would be available
for you.